A 3-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal train station, this polished hotel in a 17th-century building is a 9-minute walk from Dam Square and 2.9 km from the Van Gogh Museum.

ADDRESS:

BARBIZON PALACE HOTEL A NH COLLECTION AMSTERDAM

Prins Hendrikkade 59-72,

1012 AD Amsterdam Netherlands

PH#+31 20 556 4564

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $479 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $828 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,177 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Stay in and explore historical Rotterdam and the intriguing attractions nearby, including the windmills at Kinderdijk, the namesake cheeses in Gouda and the extraordinary porcelain produced in Delft.

Please Note:

NOTE: The nearest international airport is Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, therefore, arrival flights must be into Amsterdam. Drive time from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is approximately one hour depending on traffic.

NOTE: This program includes up to 1½ hours of walking each day, plus additional walking at the guests’ discretion during free time. There are cobblestone surfaces to negotiate in parts of the city and steep steps at the windmills on Day 2. This tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns should evaluate their stamina and ability before joining the program.

Day 1

After flying into Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Mainport Hotel or similar in Rotterdam for a 2:00pm check in. If you arrive earlier than the check-in time, your room may not be ready. You can, however, store your luggage at the reception.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with meals on your own. If you wish to explore Rotterdam, many of its attractions are within walking distance. The hotel concierge will be happy to offer suggestions and directions to highlights such as Market Hall and the Cube Houses.

Being on the banks of the River Maas, the hotel offers sweeping views of the river and Rotterdam, a city known as “Manhattan on the Maas.”

Day 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Kinderdijk, a village situated in low-lying land known as a polder that a system of windmills drained beginning in the Middle Ages. UNESCO has deemed Kinderdijk a World Heritage site for its ingenious hydraulic works that include windmills, reservoirs and pumping stations. The drained land has been settled and used for agriculture for a thousand years, and the drainage continues today.

Upon arriving in Kinderdijk, you will take a relaxing walk past the windmills, while the guide describes their construction and the folktale associated with the village’s name. You will also meet a miller that will delve into further detail about the windmills from an insider’s point of view.

Upon returning to the hotel in Rotterdam, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. If there are attractions of interest that you didn’t visit on Day 1, you will have plenty of time to see them.

Meals will be on your own today and you will spend another delightful evening at the Mainport Hotel.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Gouda, a city first and foremost known for its namesake cheese. As you walk through the narrow, cobbled streets of historical Gouda, which dates to the mid-13th century, you will pass the town hall, the cheese market and the weighing scales, which feature an intriguing exhibit on the history of Gouda cheese.

You will also pause for photos of the exterior of St. John’s Church. It was constructed in 1350 in a high-Gothic style and is the Netherlands’ oldest and tallest church, as its front façade towers more than 400 feet high. The church’s dozens of 16th-century stained-glass windows depict the history and faith of Holland. The windows illustrating The Last Supper and the Relief of Leiden are of particular note.

Continuing on, you will next visit the historic 17th-century Weigh House for a sampling of several distinctive Gouda cheeses, accompanied by a glass of red wine. A knowledgeable cheese expert will tell you the history of the world-famous Gouda cheese and explain how it is made. Note: there are some steps to enter the weigh house.

After the tasting session, you will have a bit of free time to stroll about Gouda and perhaps shop before transferring back to the hotel for the evening.

Day 4

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will drive through the outskirts of Rotterdam and on to The Hague, the third largest city in the Netherlands and the country’s seat of government. Along with being the home of King Willem-Alexander, it is also recognized as the judicial capital of the United Nations. During your narrated panoramic tour, you will pass the Houses of Parliament, the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice, as well as several royal palaces.

You will next drive to Delft for a fascinating guided walk through the narrow streets of this charming 17th-century city of canals, cobbled alleys and gabled houses. Although famous for its porcelain, Delft is also the birthplace of the revered painter Vermeer and is notoriously known as the city where William the Orange was assassinated in 1584.

As you will discover while touring the Royal Delft factory, its Delft Blue earthenware is still produced using the same handmade methods employed since the factory’s founding in 1653. You will have the opportunity to observe the artists as they demonstrate the meticulous hand-painting that makes each piece a unique work of art. Afterwards, you may shop for extraordinary porcelain at the factory store.

You will then drive to the port in Amsterdam and board the cruise ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations, which are beyond our control. Programs details including timings and flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at the hotel. Please carefully review the Welcome Letter and final itinerary for amendments.

•The hotels used for this land program will be the hotel listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

Day 1

Fly into Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

Transfer to your hotel in Rotterdam

2:00pm check-in at the hotel

Meals on your own

Overnight at the Mainport Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Transfers are not included for guests arriving independently before the program start date.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided. Guests will then be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Day 2

AM Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Transfer to Kinderdijk

9:45am Walk through Kinderdijk

10:30am Transfer to a windmill

10:45am Visit the windmill

11:45am Enjoy coffee, tea and a pastry

12:15pm Depart for the hotel

1:00pm Arrive at the hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure

Lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Mainport Hotel or similar hotel

Day 3

AM Breakfast at the hotel

9:30am Drive to Gouda

10:15am Walking tour of Gouda

11:15am Cheese tasting in Gouda

12:00pm Free time in Gouda

12:30pm Walk back to the motor coach

12:45pm Drive back to the hotel

1:30pm Arrive at the hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure

Lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Mainport Hotel or similar hotel

Day 4

AM Breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Check out of the hotel

8:30am Drive to the Hague

8:30am Tour the Hague

9:45am Drive to Delft

10:15am Free time at the Royal Delft factory

11:15am Drive to the Delft City Center

11:30am Walk to the Delft Market Place

11:50am Photo stop at the Delft Market Place

12:10pm Walk back to the coach

12:30pm Transfer to the port in Amsterdam

1:30pm Arrive at the port to embark the cruise ship

Expected Weather

In Rotterdam, the summers are comfortable, and it is partly cloudy year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 34°F to 72°F and is rarely below 21°F or above 82°F.

Weather conditions can change quickly, and guests should be prepared for the possibility of rain. Weather-appropriate clothing, an umbrella and flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Currency

The Euro. U.S. dollars are not accepted.

Electricity

220 volts. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required.

Accommodation

Mainport Hotel Rotterdam

Leuvehaven 77, 3011 EA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 10 217 5757

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

Program includes

3 nights at the Mainport Hotel or similar - City XL room

Breakfast daily and porterage based upon 2 suitcases per person

English-speaking tour guide each day

All sightseeing per the program itinerary

Transfers

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes

Personal expenses

Any meals or beverages not mentioned

Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

Gratuities to drivers and guides

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Price: $1,499 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Explore the architectural landmarks and world-class museums in Amsterdam and visit several historical districts in the nearby countryside, where you will discover more traditional ways of life.

NOTE: Due to implemented restrictions on tour coaches in the city center, there will be a short walk (0.4 miles) from your hotel to the bus staging area for your tours each day.

Day 1

After flying into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you will be met outside the customs and baggage claim area and transfered to your hotel in Amsterdam. Check-in is at 3:00pm.

Rooms may not be ready beforehand, however luggage storage is available at the Reception Desk. If your flight arrives early in the day, you may wish to book an extra night so a room will be ready upon arrival.

Depending on your arrival time, the afternoon and evening will be spent at leisure and all meals are on your own. There is plenty to see nearby, such as the Royal Palace on Dam Square and the Anne Frank House. Amsterdam’s nightlife also offers diverse options for dining and entertainment.

Day 2

Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a short coach transfer to the Van Gogh Museum. This museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. With an audioguide at your disposal, you will explore the museum, which includes masterpieces such as Sunflowers and Self-Portrait with Straw Hat.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a short stroll to the canal boat pontoon, where a private saloon boat awaits you for a nearly two-hour cruise along Amsterdam’s canals.

After disembarking the boat, take a guided walk through the city center afterwhich you can spend the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps lingering over lunch, browsing the shops, or exploring museums such as the Rembrandt house, Rijksmuseum, Hermitage or the Jewish Historical Museum.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a scenic coach drive to an area north of Amsterdam. In contrast to the urban atmosphere in Amsterdam, you can expect a more natural environment.

The first stop will be Zaanse Schans, a re-creation of an 18th-century Zaan community. Here, you will see some of the Netherlands’ famed windmills, as well as people practicing traditional trades such as clog-making. When the guided tour ends, you will enjoy free time to explore further.

A leisurely drive will then bring you to Monnickendam, an historical harbor town founded in 1355 around the shipping industry. Following more free time here, during which you may shop or stop for lunch, you will visit a nearby farm known for cheese-making.

Then, it’s on to the idyllic village of Broek in Waterland for an enlightening walking tour before you return to your hotel for the evening.

Day 4

After breakfast and check out, depart for Haarlem, a lovely medieval city. While meadering through Haarlem’s historic downtown, you will past landmarks such as the city hall, Grand Market Square, and the Grote, a church also known as St. Bavo Kerk.

While browsing the church’s interior, you will see its famous organ, which has been played by some of the world’s most famous composers, including Mendelssohn, Händel and the 10-year-old Mozart.

The next church on the tour, Jopenkerk, has been converted into a brewery and a café where you may savor a local beer before returning to Amsterdam to board the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. •Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, where you will be met outside Customs and baggage claim

Transfer to the hotel

3:00 pm check-in at your hotel

Overnight at the Radisson Blu (or similar hotel)

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:15am Breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to the coach loading area

8:30am Drive to Van Gogh Museum

9:00am Visit to Van Gogh Museum (with audio guide)

10:30am Short walk to the canal boat pontoon

10:45am Canal cruise

12:30pm Guided walk

1:30pm End of guided walk back at the hotel

Remainder of day at leisure

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu (or similar hotel)

DAY 3

7:45am Breakfast at the hotel

8:45am Short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to the coach loading area

9:00am Drive to Zaanse Schans

9:30am Guided tour of Zaanse Schans

10:15am Free time at Zaanse Schans

11:15am Drive to Monnickendam

12:00pm Guided walk in Monnickendam

12:30pm Free time in Monnickendam

2:30pm Transfer to cheese farm

2:45pm Visit to the cheese farm

3:30pm Transfer to Broek in Waterland

3:45pm Guided walk in Broek in Waterland

4:30pm Transfer to Amsterdam

5:00pm Short walk from the coach drop off area to the hotel (0.4 miles)

5:15pm Arrive at the hotel

Remainder of day at leisure

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu (or similar hotel)

DAY 4

From 7:15am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Check out and short walk with your guide (0.4 miles) to the coach loading area

9:30am Drive to Haarlem

10:15am Guided walk in the city centre including a visit to the Grote Kerk

11:30am Have a beer at Jopenkerk

12:00pm Short walk back to the coach

12:15pm Transfer to the port

1:00pm Arrival at the port for embarkation

Expected Weather:

Temperatures in the fall months in the afternoon normally average 17°C (63° F) with overnight lows dipping to an average of 10°C (50° F)

August: average temperature 19° C (64°F)

September: average temperature 15° (59°F)

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and an umbrella.

Currency

Euro

Electricity

220 Volts. We recommend bringing your own travel converter if you have electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required to travel

Accommodation

Radisson Blu Hotel

Rusland 17, 1012 CK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 623 1231

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotel(s) listed in this program will be used

Program Includes

3 nights at the Radisson Blu (or similar hotel) – Superior Room

English-speaking tour guide

All sightseeing per the itinerary

Transfers

Breakfasts

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes

Personal expenses

Extras at the hotel, including mini bar and room service

Meals and beverages where not specified

Porterage at hotels

Gratuities to the drivers and guides

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $2,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.